321: Chapter 321 Difficulties (First Update) 321: Chapter 321 Difficulties (First Update) In the northern regions of Qilong Plain, the snow fell harder and the temperature dropped lower.
Many bonfires were lit; given the extre cold, they had few options for warmth, so they couldn’t be too particular.
At this ti, Su Mo and Lin Zinuo were sitting together.
Lin Zinuo was simring so homade paste soup, which was just crushed biscuits boiled in water, otherwise they were too hard to swallow.
The biscuits were already hard, and the low temperature made them as hard as rocks.
“When will these hard tis end?”
As Lin Zinuo simred, he complained.
They had been resting in this patch of woods for almost two days now.
“Stop complaining, we are temporarily safe for now.
But we’ve essentially run into the enemy’s headquarters, we have to be extrely careful with every step we take, and wait for Commander Xiao Wen’s instructions.
If I’m not mistaken, he must have sent soone out to scout the area,”
Su Mo added more wood to the fire.
“You think I want to complain?
The main issue is that we’re about to run out of food,”
Lin Zinuo said with a sob in his voice.
Upon hearing Lin Zinuo’s words, Su Mo’s hand, holding a branch, froze in place.
“Are we really out of food?”
“Why would I lie to you?
Don’t forget, even though our group has turned into a combat squad, we’re used to logistics, and we control a lot of the supplies.
During the crossing, we took as much as we could carry, but we had to throw away most of it.
Oh, and don’t count on getting food from Xiao Wen and his group; they probably have even less than we do.”
Lin Zinuo handed a bowl to Su Mo.
Su Mo received it and drank the paste soup in silence.
Just then, Qian Chengxue ca over and sat down directly.
“Sister Xue, let get you a bowl,”
Lin Zinuo quickly served a bowl for Qian Chengxue.
“Thank you,”
Qian Chengxue took it, blew on it gently, and took a sip,
After a mont of thought, Su Mo turned to Qian Chengxue, “How are things looking, and what are the plans moving forward?”
“I just ca back from a eting with Xiao Wen, and the situation isn’t optimistic.
Due to the shortage of food and dical supplies, the Sixteenth Legion has started to see a reduction in numbers.
Moreover, as the snow continues to get heavier, moving forward will beco more and more difficult.
Our current location isn’t far from the enemy-occupied highlands of Fortress City.
Rash action could expose us leading to encirclent, so we haven’t figured out our next move yet,”
Qian Chengxue briefed Su Mo simply.
“But we can’t just sit around and wait for death.
How about I go scout for a weaker target nearby to take them down and secure so supplies?”
Su Mo suggested.
“Wait a little longer, Xiao Wen has already sent Ma Qi and his team out,”
Qian Chengxue pondered for a mont and replied.
Looking up at the dreary sky, Su Mo spoke, “I sense a blizzard coming.
The weather is going to get worse, and we don’t have much ti left.”
“Mm,”
Qian Chengxue actually agreed with Su Mo’s words, knowing that Xiao Wen’s Army had released many micro surveillance drones, most of which had been damaged.
“Sister Sun, does this an we’re going to keep running?”
Sun Li asked with concern.
“That’s likely the case,”
“Ah, that’s so frustrating.”
“You wouldn’t find it frustrating if you thought about it from another perspective.
We have infiltrated deep into enemy territory, and they are probably even more anxious than we are.
To encircle us, they’ll need to mobilize a considerable amount of manpower and weapons.
Xiao Wen’s intent is for us to maximize our impact; not to give up easily, even though we’re basically outmatched by their regular troops.
But we must do our best to hold them back, cause trouble and add pressure, to relieve so stress from the forces on the main battlefield.
After all, we’re no longer fighting for ourselves, we’re fighting for our country,”
“Mm, we understand now; we still have value,”
Sun Li thought for a mont and replied.
With a weird expression, Lin Zinuo said, “Sister Sun, why does what you’re saying sound so awkward to ?”
“Where is…”
Just at that mont, Chen Shan walked over with a smile.
“I’ll join in too.”
Su Mo shifted slightly to make space for Chen Shan.
“Chen Shan, what do you think are the chances of the Sky Dragon Guild winning at Qilong Plain?”
Su Mo asked with so curiosity.
“Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?”
“Of course, the truth.”
“Thirty percent!”
“That’s a bit low for winning odds.”
Su Mo shook his head.
“Low?
Let tell you, having these odds is already quite impressive.
Didn’t you see how many guilds we’re up against?
A total of twenty-three!
If we had even one-fifth of the allies that they have, we wouldn’t be so passive.”
Chen Shan sighed deeply.
“What would be the consequences if we lost?”
Su Mo imdiately followed up.
“We might as well give up on the Earth Cup; we can just raise our hands and surrender because we’ve committed too many troops here.”
Chen Shan didn’t even have to think before replying.
Qian Chengxue hesitated for a mont but still spoke up, “Lord Chen Shan, is Praying Dragon City really that important?
What exactly is inside?”
“Actually, I shouldn’t tell you this, but since you’re all people I trust, revealing a little to you won’t hurt.
Praying Dragon City is the largest base city in Dragon Country, which is the largest nation on this planet that fell to ruin.
It is said to possibly hide Dragon Country’s most cutting-edge weapons and technology, as well as complete logs of this world, which can clarify how this civilization fell and what we should do next.
Let put it this way, whoever takes down Praying Dragon City is very likely to be the ultimate victor of the Earth Cup.”
Chen Shan spoke very seriously.
“And what about Black Water Land?”
Su Mo thought for a mont before asking.
“Ah.
There seems to be a massive base there, though in scale, it’s a bit less than this one.
Think about it, whatever the Freedom Victory Guild sets their sights on must be the best—they have such a keen nose!
Plus, they’re on good terms with the Mythical Guild, you all get it.”
Chen Shan explained sowhat awkwardly.
“Oh, I see.
That makes sense, haha!”
Sun Li and the rest were amused by Chen Shan’s explanation.
While everyone was chatting and laughing, Lin Yue hurried over.
“Lord Chen Shan, Miss Qian Chengxue, you’re here.”
“What happened?”
Chen Shan and Qian Chengxue looked at Lin Yue in confusion, the eting had been fine just before, hadn’t it?
“I just got the latest information from offline, the enemy has encircled the main force of the Sky Dragon Guild and launched a massive siege!
Commander Xiao Wen is asking for you to rush over to discuss strategies.”
Lin Yue said urgently.
“Alright!”
Chen Shan and Qian Chengxue imdiately stood up.
Su Mo thought for a mont before saying, “I’ll go too.”
Soon they all arrived at the temporary command vehicle where Xiao Wen was pacing with his hands behind his back, his face full of anxiety.
“Is the situation very serious?”
This was the first ti Chen Shan had seen Xiao Wen so flustered.
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